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Guwahati: An IndiGo flight bound for Imphal in Manipur returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff on Thursday due to a minor technical issue, the airline confirmed in an official statement. IndiGo flight 6E 5118, which had departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport, experienced a snag early in the journey. As a safety precaution, the flight crew turned the aircraft around and landed it safely back in Delhi. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! "A minor technical issue was identified soon after takeoff. Following standard operating procedures, our pilots decided to return to Delhi. The aircraft landed safely at IGI Airport," an IndiGo spokesperson said. After the aircraft underwent mandatory technical inspections, engineers cleared it for service, and it resumed its journey to Imphal in Manipur shortly afterward. While the airline did not disclose the nature of the technical problem, it assured that no injuries were reported and that passengers received assistance during the delay. "We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers. As always, their safety and security, along with that of our crew and aircraft, remain our top priority," the spokesperson added. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! This marks the second technical-related incident involving IndiGo flights in two days. On Wednesday, IndiGo's flight 6E 6271 from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai after the crew detected a mid-air technical issue. Originally scheduled to land at Manohar International Airport in Goa, the flight instead landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai as a precaution. IndiGo immediately initiated technical checks on the grounded aircraft and deployed an alternative plane to continue the journey. "We arranged another aircraft to complete the trip, which will depart shortly with passengers on board," the airline confirmed.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Delhi, July 15: A SpiceJet flight SG 9282 from Delhi to Mumbai was significantly delayed on Monday, July 15, after two passengers, one of them identified as Yachana Nair, allegedly attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing. The incident occurred as the passengers complained of an air conditioning issue, which further led to their offloading and subsequent handover to security personnel. The flight, SG 9282, was preparing for departure from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport when the disruption occurred. According to the airline, the two passengers ig ...Read More >
Guwahati: A technical snag detected mid-air, minutes after take-off, compelled the pilots of a Delhi-Imphal IndiGo flight to turn the flight back to IGI Airport in New Delhi on Thursday morning. The aircraft underwent security checks, and after the issue was resolved at IGI Airport, the flight resumed its journey to Imphal after a delay of more than two hours.This incident occurred a day after another IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai due to a technical snag detected mid-air. Passengers on board the Delhi-Imphal flight told TOI that the pilot announced, around 20 minutes a ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 19 (ANI): An Air India Express flight IX 110 from Hyderabad to Phuket on Saturday was diverted back to Hyderabad shortly after departure due to technical issue. Air India Express Spokesperson in its statement said, Shortly after take-off, crew on one of our flights exercised abundant caution and elected to return to Hyderabad on account of a technical issue. We arranged an alternative aircraft on priority, provided refreshments to guests during the delay, and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains t ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 18: Relentless rainfall pounded Mumbai on Monday, throwing the city into disarray with widespread waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and public service disruptions even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city, warning of extremely heavy rain over the next 48 hours. The downpour brought several key areas of Mumbai to a standstill, including the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle and the Gandhi Market area in Sion, where waterlogging disrupted traffic. The Andheri Subway was also forced to shut down due to flooding. Amid worsening condi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 7 (ANI): Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. the airline said on Friday. In an advisory, Mumbai Airport said, "Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. The concerned authorities are actively working to resolve the issue at the earliest." "As a resu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -The Indian airports authority said late on Friday that a system used to generate flight plans was "up and running," more than a day after a technical glitch led to delays of hundreds of flights at Delhi airport, one of the world's busiest. The malfunction, which had delayed departures and arrivals, had sent shares of IndiGo 2% lower on Friday, while SpiceJet lost 1% after the airlines, along with Air India Group, warned of disruptions, which are expected to spill over into Saturday. The Airports Authority of India said it will take some time for the system to resume functioning no ...Read More >
New Delhi: Flight operations across north India were disrupted on Monday morning (December 15), after dense fog and smog reduced visibility, with Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport being among the worst affected. Several flights faced delays, cancellations and diversions as airlines adjusted schedules to ensure safety amid deteriorating weather conditions. Flights delayed and cancelled as visibility drops At Delhi airport alone, more than 75 flights were impacted, including around 40 cancellations and four diversions. Poor visibility during the early morning hours slowed aircraft m ...Read More >
The High Commission has asked its nationals to follow the advisory issued by Delhi authorities, urging residents to stay indoors, especially children and those with respiratory or cardiac ailments, and to use masks if stepping out. As Delhi air pollution rose to an alarming level along with foggy conditions in the city, the Singapore High Commission issued an advisory for its nationals living in Delhi-NCR on Monday. Referring to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s decision to invo ...Read More >
Patna: A Delhi-bound flight carrying 175 passengers and crew members had a close call when the plane encountered a bird strike soon after taking off from the Jayprakash Narayan International Airport on Wednesday morning. The IndiGo Airlines aircraft, operating the Patna-Delhi route, experienced turbulence shortly after becoming airborne, necessitating its return to Patna.Confirming the incident, airport director Krishna Mohan Nehra said the flight 6E-5009 from Patna to Delhi reported a bird hit after take-off at 8.42am on Wednesday. "Soon after departure, a message was received by ATC (air tra ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh were present on the occasion. The chief minister said institutions like K ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): IndiGo Airlines on Friday announced significant expansion in its operations at the airline North India hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The airline announced three new international routes, namely to Denpasar, Bali in Indonesia, Krabi in Thailand, and Manchester in United Kingdom. The frequency on the Delhi-Bangkok route has been increased to double daily services starting from October 26. While the Indonesia flight will be a daily service from October 24, the Thailand flight will be four times a week starting October 26. Similarly, th ...Read More >
: Noida Airport Opening Date: The Noida International Airport, which was expected to come into service soon, has hit another roadblock and is now rescheduled for opening later this year. The Jewar airport will reportedly begin services in mid-December, with airlines like Indigo, Air India, and Akasa being the first ones to start their flight to and from the terminal. According to a report by News18, the inauguration work is most likely to take place in early November, said officials. The inauguration of the airport was likely to take place on October 30, which is likely to be rescheduled, the ...Read More >
As IndiGo's massive operational breakdown entered its fourth day with over 500 flights cancelled nationwide, rival carrier SpiceJet's Mumbai-to-Kolkata fares for December 6 shot up to an unbelievable Rs 75,000 for a one-way economy ticket, sparking viral outrage on social media. A simple check on flight booking platforms shows that a regular non-stop SpiceJet flight on the Mumbai-Kolkata route normally costs between Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000. For December 6, the same non-stop flight was listed at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Airport security and adminstration authorities are mulling integration of facial recognition technology and CCTV for staffers apart from deploying other technology tools for faster security checks and reducing queues at these facilities. These measures along with synchronising automatic number plate recognition and FASTag for vehicles was discussed during a "functional workshop of airport sector" organised by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Delhi on June 27. Also Read | Aurangabad Shocker: Woman Kills Husband With Help of Lover in Bihar; Wife Arrested, ...Read More >
Mumbai Rains: As the monsoon is at its peak, Mumbaikars are suffering due to flooding, traffic jams, and waterlogging. Due to severe rainfall, there may be flight disruptions at Mumbai airport, leading to delays in flight schedules, according to an advisory issued by airline IndiGo on Tuesday, July 15. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for multiple Maharashtra districts for heavy rainfall. The Indian airline has asked its travellers to prepare for some potential delays in their flight status because of Mumbai rains and low visibility. The airline had als ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
* Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic chaos in Mumbai on August 18 * IMD issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai on the same day * Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation declared a holiday for all schools in the afternoon Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai Rain Alert: Heavy rain battered parts of Mumbai on Monday (August 18), with the city struggling with waterlogging in several areas and traffic chaos. The India Meteorological Department ...Read More >
New Delhi: The upgraded and futuristic Terminal 2 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is set to become operational from October 26, 2025. Terminal 2 will have a host of passenger-friendly facilities. The terminal shall have a number of modern facilities such as: GMR AERO-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which manages and operates India's busiest Delhi airport, announced that the upgraded Terminal 2 at IGI Airport is set to become operational from October 26, coinciding with the beginning of the winter schedule. The upgraded T2 is designed to delight travelers and ...Read More >
Flights departing from T2 will carry flight numbers beginning with 'AI1XXX', such as AI1234 or AI1756, according to the airline's website. The change coincides with the start of Air India's Northern Winter Schedule commencing on October 26.Air India has announced it will move part of its domestic flight operations from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport from October 26, 2025. The Tata Group-owned full-service airline said the move is designed t ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Just as flight operations at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport were beginning to stabilize after IndiGo's recent pilot shortage, air traffic was once again badly hit on Monday. This time, the disruption was caused by very dense fog at Delhi Airport, leading to extremely low visibility. As a result, 16 flights connected to the city were cancelled, while 20 others operated with significant delays, leaving passengers severely inconvenienced. The sudden cancellations and prolonged delays caused chaos at the airport throughout the day. According to official sources at the cit ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, bringing relief from days of intense heat. Waterlogging was witnessed in several parts of Delhi. Traffic also came to a standstill in many parts of the national capital following the heavy rainfall. According to sources, due to bad weather in Delhi, a total of six flights have been diverted from IGI Airport, including two to Lucknow and four to Jaipur. The diversions were necessary as poor weather conditions impacted visibility and flight operations. Meanwhile, Indigo Airli ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: At least six Delhi-Bhubaneswar flights were delayed at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here on Monday morning because of heavy fog at IGI Airport in the national capital. One IndiGo flight was also cancelled due to the ongoing disruptions.BPIA officials said two flights each of IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express were delayed by at least two hours, leading to delayed departures as well."Since the six morning flights couldn't take off on time from Delhi, the arrival was delayed and so was the departure. The airport operation was smooth and normal," said BPIA direc ...Read More >
Pune was thrown into chaos as cab and auto drivers using app-based services went on strike. Passengers encountered not only increased fares but also instances of violence, making their travel experience perilous. Arguments with passengers and overcharging marred the indefinite strike called by aggregator app-based cab and auto drivers from Friday in the city. Among the worst affected were flyers arriving at the airport and struggling to find further travel options. A woman on her way to a doctor ...Read More >
But he said there were no plans to open up more visa routes to Indian workers or students. "The issue is not about visas," Sir Keir said. "It's about business to business engagement and investment and jobs and prosperity coming into the United Kingdom." The UK's trade deal with India was signed in July after years of negotiation. It will mean UK cars and whisky will be cheaper to export to India, and Indian textiles and jewellery cheaper to export to the UK as part of the multi-billion pound t ...Read More >
The incident adds to a series of technical issues reported by the budget carrier in recent months. New Delhi: Ahead of the auspicious occasion of Chhath, a Patna-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to Delhi on Thursday morning shortly after take-off following a technical issue. According to SpiceJet, flight SG 497, which was operating from Delhi to Patna with a Boeing 737 aircraft, made a normal landing at the Delhi airport and all passengers were safely deplaned. However, the airline did not sh ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi International Airport's revamped Terminal 2 (T2) was inaugurated on Saturday by Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu. T2, which became operational with the start of the winter schedule, was upgraded under Delhi International Airport Ltd's (DIAL) modernisation plan to make the airport more efficient and passenger-friendly.Calling the project a "symbol of a connected, competitive and caring India," Naidu said the redevelopment reflects the govt's focus on world-class aviation infrastructure to meet the growing demands of air travellers. The Delhi airport handles ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) took a significant initiative by recently hosting a high-level workshop that brought together all the key players in civil aviation and VIP security to enhance safety and improve the passenger experience for everyone. The "Functional Workshop of Airport Sector," held at CISF's Airport Sector Headquarters on June 27, 2025, saw top CISF offic ...Read More >